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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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